Material Handling Manager

Material Handling Manager

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WeWork is seeking a motivated and experienced Material Handling Manager (MHM) to manage inventory and material movement in a brand-new facility in Edison, NJ. This person will be responsible for the efficient flow of raw material, shipping/receiving, material movement, inventory accuracy, and the packaging of finished goods. This position will also be responsible for the collection and reporting of key-performance-indicators for inventory accuracy, the timely delivery of material within the shop, the packaging and handling of finished goods, and following the principles of the company's long-term strategic plans.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Enforce safety rules and lead by example in safe work habits

Provide leadership to the facility with respect to SHE Management and OSHA, ADA, and EPA Compliance

Maintain a high standard of quality and guide direct reports to do the same

Manage, train, and motivate material handling personnel

Schedule and organize cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy

Track material discrepancies along with Quality Control to efficiently remove defective material from production activities

Manage material handling costs and efficiency

Regularly report on the key metrics of the department and acknowledge accomplishments, pursue corrective actions, and ask for help when needed.

Follow the principles of lean production and mentor supervisors in these skills

Follow best practices with ERP system transactions to maintain inventory accuracy

Establish and maintain an inventory organization system for the timely storage and retrieval of material

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field

10 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or material handling environments.

Strong knowledge of lean production principles and practices

Proven history of developing a material handling and inventory department including training employees, working with ERP Systems, establishing cycle count activities, and organizing a warehouse

Preferred Qualifications:

15 years experience in a management role in manufacturing, warehousing, or material handling environments.